Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Printable View)

Wholesome warm oats combined with ripe banana and cinnamon for a comforting morning boost.

# What You Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1/2 cup rolled oats

→ Liquids

02 - 2/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Fruits

03 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1/2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
08 - Extra banana slices

# How To Make It:

01 - In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the rolled oats and milk until evenly blended.
02 - Incorporate half of the sliced banana, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon; stir thoroughly.
03 - Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and continue microwaving for 30 to 60 seconds until creamy and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Stir once more, then top with the remaining banana slices and any optional toppings of choice.
05 - Consume the oatmeal warm for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less time than waiting for toast to brown, and you only dirty one bowl.
  • The banana melts into the oats and creates natural sweetness without needing much extra sugar.
  • You can make it with whatever milk you have on hand, and it still tastes like a hug in a bowl.
02 -
  • If you microwave it too long without stirring, it will explode all over the inside of your microwave, trust me on this one.
  • Mashing half the banana before microwaving creates pockets of sweet, jammy fruit that make every bite different.
  • Let it sit for 30 seconds after microwaving so the oats finish absorbing the liquid and the texture becomes perfectly creamy.
03 -
  • Use a bigger bowl than you think you need because oats expand and bubble up fast in the microwave.
  • Stir halfway through to prevent uneven cooking and those weird rubbery clumps that can form at the bottom.
  • A pinch of salt before microwaving brings out the sweetness of the banana and balances the whole bowl.
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